Adoption as a Vehicle for Change: A Story from Orange County Department of Education Every student deserves a quality education. Multilingual learners are no different. Explore our why.

When it comes to building a #math adoption process that meets the needs of #MultilingualLearners, the Orange County Dept. of Ed and #EnglishLearners Success Forum started with key questions. #MathEquity

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March is National Reading Month. Eugenia Mora-Flores, assistant dean of teacher education and professor of clinical education with distinction at USC Rossier, has a challenge for how educators think about multilingual learners.

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A Poetry-Writing Exercise to Support English Learners In this lesson, high school students write ‘I am’ poems in their home language and then translate them into English, building crucial literacy skills.

“I am” poems are an effective tool to build literacy skills, increase relevancy, *and* facilitate engagement for English language learners in high school.

Here’s a guide! ✏️ ⬇️

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School leaders often ask: Where should we start when improving outcomes for multilingual learners?
I created a short EL-Centered Leadership Checklist leadership teams can use to reflect on their systems.
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A Poetry-Writing Exercise to Support English Learners In this lesson, high school students write ‘I am’ poems in their home language and then translate them into English, building crucial literacy skills.

English language learners benefit from writing opportunities that value and use their home languages. ✍️

In his first article for Edutopia, teacher Juan Vergara explains how he uses an “I am” poem project to build crucial literacy skills.

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What New Research Reveals About Grouping English Learners Together New research cautions districts from defaulting to grouping all English learners together.

Should #MultilingualLearners be grouped together? New research says it depends. EdWeek shows studies of 31,000+ students found no single model works for everyone and that heavy concentration can limit long-term outcomes for some.

Here’s what districts should consider: buff.ly/Y05UA15 #ELLs

Does #AVIDExcel work? Take a look at the research! #languageispower #multilinguallearners #LTELL @avid4college.bsky.social

Helping #Teachers use @Kami Translate, Comment & Text tools to support #MultilingualLearners building #Student confidence, access, & voice. 🌍 #EdTech #EdTechChat #ETCoaches #Accessibility #MSDK5TeachersRock 💜

Linguistically Sustaining Instruction in Action: Learning from Leaders Transforming Instruction for Multilingual Learners - Student Achievement Partners Discover practical strategies for instruction for multilingual learners that center students’ home languages as assets, strengthen biliteracy, and build literacy skills. Learn from experienced…

Educators across the country are reimagining literacy instruction for multilingual learners.
Join our upcoming webinar to explore strategies for linguistically sustaining instruction in real classrooms.

📅 March 31
⏰ 5:30 PM ET

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Supporting our vulnerable students is at the top of our minds. Today's teaching tip is about being proactive for their safety and belonging. #ELAchieve #teachingtips #multilinguallearners #immigrantstudentsmatter

Purple webinar announcement titled "Strengthening State Funding Approaches for Multilingual Learners." Scheduled for March 6, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET. Includes icon of a clock and a calendar. AIR.org is mentioned.

How can states design effective funding models for multilingual learners? Join AIR’s webinar on March 6 (1–2 p.m. ET) to hear from leading experts.

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A Scaffolding Strategy to Help Experienced ELLs Express Complex Ideas This technique gives multilingual students explicit instruction on how to effectively develop their ideas for each part of a paragraph and to link one idea to the next.

Suggestions for supporting experienced multilingual learners in writing cohesive responses to prompts ✍️⬇️

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KS3 #MultilingualLearners #TowerOfLondon trip. I strongly recommend booking a workshop. Ours was on Rebellions and Protests. Students loved it!

Today, Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez and Board Member Dr. Laurie Olsen were inducted into the NABE/SummitK-12 Multilingual Education Hall of Fame for their work improving education for #MultilingualLearners. #NABE2026

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Board to ask legislators to remove 3-credit standalone ELL course requirement, favor embedding competencies After extended discussion, the board authorized staff to draft a letter asking lawmakers to strike the standalone 3-credit English-language-learner course language in HB 807 and instead require ELL/multilingual-learner competencies to be embedded throughout teacher-preparation coursework and supported through induction and renewal.

Maryland's education board is pushing to replace a mandatory 3-credit course on English-language instruction with a more integrated approach to support multilingual learners in teacher training.

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Seattle schools present mixed math progress: district on track overall but gaps persist for multilingual learners and other groups District staff told the board the five‑year math proficiency goal (sixth‑grade Smarter Balanced proficiency from 56.8% to 66.8% by 2030) is ambitious; interim MAP predictions show maintenance for many grades and persistent subgroup gaps, prompting directors to press for concrete, funded strategies for multilingual learners and students furthest from educational justice.

Seattle schools aim to boost sixth-grade math proficiency from 56.8% to 66.8% by 2030, but persistent gaps for multilingual learners raise critical questions about their strategies.

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District committee recommends adopting Illustrative Mathematics for K–8; board asks for full cost breakdown before consent vote MMSD’s 40‑member evaluation team recommended Illustrative Mathematics (Imagine Learning) for K–8 after an exhaustive RFP and pilot review; the board pressed for a detailed multiyear cost estimate for curriculum materials, supplements, and professional development before the month‑end consent vote.

MMSD's evaluation committee has recommended the adoption of Illustrative Mathematics for K–8, but board members are demanding a detailed cost breakdown before they give the green light.

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What supports do advanced English learners need? Researchers suggest English language arts teachers can use an array of strategies to help these learners hone skills to express complex ideas.

Advanced English learners thrive when instruction goes beyond grammar drills.
Talk first → write better.
Use all languages students know.
Make writing real, accessible & culturally relevant.

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🌍 Online CEALT Meet Session
A collaborative online meet for teachers supporting multilingual learners, grounded in plurilingual & inclusive practice.
🗓️ Wed 28 Jan | ⏰ 3–4pm | 💻 Online
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A Scaffolding Strategy to Help Experienced ELLs Express Complex Ideas This technique gives multilingual students explicit instruction on how to effectively develop their ideas for each part of a paragraph and to link one idea to the next.

These sentence structures help multilingual learners focus on what they know, not just how to write it. ✍️

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This week’s literacy tip comes from EKC Senior Strategist Molly Ball!

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A Scaffolding Strategy to Help Experienced ELLs Express Complex Ideas This technique gives multilingual students explicit instruction on how to effectively develop their ideas for each part of a paragraph and to link one idea to the next.

This scaffolding strategy gives students explicit instruction on how to develop their ideas for each part of a paragraph & effectively link one idea to the next.

“We want students spending cognitive energy on what they know, not trying to figure out how to start.” ✏️

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3 Ways to Use MagicSchool to Support English Language Learners. 1. Language Tutor. I use this tool to help my ELLs practice for our end-of-year statewide English Language Proficiency (ELP) test. 2. Writing Feedback. I utilize this tool to help provide students with immediate feedback on their written responses. 3. Escape Rooms. This tool provides a fun, gamified way for students to review academic content they have been working on.

Help English learners practice their language skills using MagicSchool’s AI tools. 🧰 Here are 3 worth trying: https://edut.to/3Zb3X93

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Learn from leading experts and ed leaders about what it takes to create literacy instruction that works for #MultilingualLearners at the #NCELSummit. We are just one week away!

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3 Ways to Use MagicSchool to Support English Language Learners The AI tools in the popular platform can guide students to practice language skills and receive feedback while working independently.

English language development specialist Eliana Belle shares 3 of her favorite MagicSchool AI tools to help students practice English skills in engaging and responsive ways! 🚀

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LitCon Session Spotlight! 🌟
Learn how to enhance curriculum to meet the needs of multilingual learners in your classroom.
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Start 2026 off right by securing your virtual seat at the NCEL Effective #Literacy Summit! Hear from leading experts and ed leaders to find out what it takes to create literacy instruction that works for #MultilingualLearners. #NCELSummit.

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Come and Join us to learn how to reach your Multilingual Learners! We can't wait to see you in New Jersey at the FEA conference center. #elementaryteacher #primaryteachers #elementaryteachers #primaryschool #primaryteacher #mll #multilinguallearners #multilingual #aiineducation